Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change. Why Pursue a Career with Cook County? In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including: Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans Flexible Teleworking Options Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave) Pension Plan Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program. Please review carefully the Employee Benefits page. For benefits questions contact Risk Management at 312-603-6385 or email [email protected]. Snapshot of Cook County Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
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Highway – Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways. Land – Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies. Safety – Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities. Location Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists. Key Responsibilities and Duties Assists and leads in the coordination of application lifecycle management, related policies and management of the staff. Reviews project work plans and prioritizes them for successful completion. Assists in the evaluation of new hardware and software technology, recommending purchase of upgrades and enhancements to existing systems. Prepares budgets and related financial documents. Establishes long and short-term goals and priorities for the department. Reviews employee performance and coordinates plans for training. Responds to and works in conjunction with the proper SMEs to resolve complaints dealing with department personnel or service delivery. Research best practices and recommends effective solutions to meet business requirements and objectives. Creates documentation to support recommendations. Works with confidential and sensitive documents related to County-wide usage of information technology solutions, security matters related to access and maintenance of data management and personnel issues. Assigns and reviews work assignments to staff. Serves as authorized representative in the absence of the Director. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skilled in information technology application lifecycle management, analysis, design, and tools that can be used to solve business problems. Ability to select the appropriate project delivery method (ex. agile, waterfall, etc.) to meet business needs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated management and supervisory abilities and a proven track record of establishing strong working relationships at all levels within and outside of County government. Knowledge of systems and management strategies related to data storage and retrieval. Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the myriads of operational details and projects within the department and ensure the competent completion of all assigned tasks. Ability to provide strategic leadership, insight, support, and direction to support the unit’s mission and goals. Ability to solve complex problems that have long-term impact on the unit and organization. Ability to implement the strategic vision of a department or organization-wide function. Ability to implement plans and objectives and oversee the efficiency and performance of specific processes and operations. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and Four (4) years of experience in application lifecycle management in a managerial capacity or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Six (6) or more years of experience in application lifecycle management. Four (4) years of previous management or supervisory experience. Master’s degree in computer science or information technology or related field with an information technology systems focus. Physical Requirements Sedentary Work Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work. Employment Terms RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order, and the Cook County Personnel this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County. Please contact
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Nice-to-have skills
- Agile
- Waterfall
- Illinois, United States
Work experience
- Applications
- IT Project Manager
- CTO / Head of Technology
Languages
- English
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